Phillies Not Giving Up In Trade Market

The Phillies continue to pursue different players before the July 31 trade deadline.  Here are the latest rumors of who are on the Phillies’ radar:

• Jayson Stark reports that the Phillies were looking at Juan Cruz of the Royals.  The Royals will only trade the reliever for a Major League ready prospect.
• Stark also reports that the Phillies haven’t given up on Roy Oswalt, Erik Bedard and Cliff Lee.
• Jon Heyman reports that the Phillies remain interested in Chien-Ming Wang, but the Texas Rangers have also jumped into the discussion.
• Heyman also reports the Phillies have discussed Pedro Martinez.